The North Middlesex Stars had trouble finding ways to stop the Dorchester Dolphins, which beat Stars, 14-1.

Bryan McCauley was all over the ice for Dorchester, as he tallied one goal and three assists in the win. McCauley scored 18:15 into the third period to make the score 14-1 Dorchester. Matt Cormier picked up the assist.

The Dolphins pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Dorchester forced North Middlesex's netminders to work without much rest, firing 50 shots and forcing 36 saves. Dane Gubbels made 25 stops and Alex Foster made 11. The Dolphins' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven North Middlesex power plays. Dorchester's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, the Dolphins average 5.5 goals per contest.

Dorchester additionally got points from Shayne Rhyno, who also grabbed one goal and three assists, Connor McKay, who also registered one goal and one assist, Cormier, who also had one goal and two assists, Jamie Brzozowski, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Chad Brulotte, who also had two goals and one assist, and Brendon O Shaughnessy, who also registered one goal and one assist. Dorchester also had goals scored by Liam Gillooly, who had one, Cale Duberry, who had two, and Ben Lawton, who had three. In addition, Dorchester received assists from Matt Johnson, who had three, Brett Dzyngel, Patrick Freel, and Tyler Kerr, who each chipped in one, and Jesiah Sweetland and Tyler Blue, who contributed two a piece.

The Stars were led by Brady Smith (APM), who scored the team's only goal. Smith (APM) scored 5:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Middlesex. Taylor Moir provided the assist.

Connor Hughes recorded 24 saves for Dorchester. The Dolphins registered two goals on five power play opportunities. North Middlesex incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.